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William J. O'Brien

Education

  • J.D. Washington & Lee University
    M.Div. Yale University
    B.A. Ohio Wesleyan University

Bar Admissions

  • West Virginia


William J. O'Brien
Associate

William J. O'Brien
Associate

William O’Brien focuses his practice in the areas of energy law, business litigation and criminal defense.

REPRESENTATIVE EXPERIENCE

  • Defended claims of underground water contamination against coal operators
  • Assisted defense of hospitals in physician termination and patient dispute cases
  • Sought summary judgment for oil and gas service provider on claims of negligent operations
  • Assisted in breach of contract action for development company
  • Defended surface damage claims related to construction of oil and gas well

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • 2009
    Steptoe & Johnson
  • 2008-2009
    Law Clerk, Honorable Irene M. Keeley, Judge, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of West Virginia
  • 2007-2008
    Steptoe & Johnson

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS / AWARDS

  • Harrison County Bar Association
  • American Bar Association

INDUSTRY / CIVIC MEMBERSHIPS

  • Buckhannon Lions Club